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Ants live in large groups called colonies. Each colony has a queen, whose main job is to lay eggs. Worker ants find food, care for the young and protect the nest. What is the queen ant’s main job?

1. ALaying eggs
2. BFinding food for the colony
3. CProtecting the nest from enemies
4. DCaring for the young ants

Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants in the world. It is a type of grass, even though some kinds grow as tall as trees. What type of plant is bamboo?

1. AA type of moss
2. BA type of grass
3. CA type of tree
4. DA type of flower

“The sky grew dark, the wind picked up and the first heavy drops began to fall.” What is most likely about to happen?

1. AA sunrise
2. BA heat wave
3. CA storm
4. DA snowfall in summer

“Unlike frogs, which have smooth, moist skin, toads usually have dry, bumpy skin. Toads also tend to spend more time on land.” What is the main purpose of the passage?

1. ATo compare frogs and toads
2. BTo explain how frogs breathe
3. CTo argue that toads make good pets
4. DTo describe where toads lay eggs

“Eating more fibre, drinking water and being active can help prevent constipation.” Which advice would the author most likely give?

1. ARest in bed as much as possible every day.
2. BEat more fruit, vegetables and whole grains.
3. CEat mainly white bread and cheese.
4. DAvoid all fluids for several hours after meals.

Some animals hibernate in winter. Their heart rate and breathing slow down, and their body temperature drops. This saves energy at a time when food is hard to find. Why do some animals hibernate?

1. ATo grow thicker fur for the summer
2. BTo save energy when food is scarce
3. CTo find a mate during the winter
4. DTo raise their heart rate in the cold

Some scientists argue that the dinosaurs died out because a huge asteroid struck Earth. Others point to massive volcanic eruptions that changed the climate. Many now think both events played a part. Which statement best describes the passage?

1. AIt proves that only the asteroid caused the extinction.
2. BIt argues that the dinosaurs never existed.
3. CIt describes the daily life of the dinosaurs.
4. DIt presents competing explanations and a combined view.

A survey asked 50 people leaving a fast-food restaurant about their favourite meal. Most said burgers. The writer concluded that burgers are the favourite meal of people in the country. What is the main flaw?

1. AThe question was about the wrong topic.
2. BBurgers are not a type of meal.
3. CThe sample does not represent the whole country.
4. DFifty people is far too many for a survey.